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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1908
Page
1
The Steam Laundry Company stockholders committee has applied for a charter and ordered machinery for operations. This development brings welcome news to local subscribers and citizens supporting the venture, with promoters praised for progress toward the needed enterprise.
Doings at Pinehurst include Mr Tayniana Roberts leaving for Macon Monday morning, a sorrowful farewell from a local young lady. Rochelle resident Misa Odella Carr visits sister Mrs L L Fullington. Miss Vaustine Williams of Besse Tift College is home briefly. Mrs Laura Enedfield hosts Asther Cutts and Alice Turton from Vienna. Lettie Whiteie visits Mr and Mrs J R Horne. Mrs O W Horne visits her parents, Mr and Mrs J R Horne. Mildred Horne visits Mamie Ma Beacham. Mrs Thomas Swain and child from Savannah visit the farmer’s mother Mrs Laura Peavy. Hollis Frier plans to resume studies at Norman Park Institute. Mrs F Ethridge slowly improves. Mr and Mrs W L Williams and family spend Sunday with daughter Mrs J E Horne. Miss Mamyo Pattishall, Drayton school teacher, visited parents last weekend. Nablie Fullington leaves for Atlanta to study millinery. Jack Roberts of Byromville in the city Monday.
The Bachelor Girls Club held its weekly meeting with Miss Fannie Lou Lasseter Friday night. After topics were discussed, refreshments were served. A large number of members attended and enjoyed the occasion. Miss Ada Powell will entertain the members at the next meeting.
Veterans notice seeks all members of Dooly county coup No 1109 U C V to write adjutant B M Woodshard with their company and regiment from the war of the 00s so a proper roll can be prepared. Com H H Fowls calls for prompt response.
On the last day of February a furnace blaze at Valdosta destroyed two hundred thousand dollars worth of equipment in the electric plant in the presence of the clearing house association and bank representatives.
Trains on the Central railroad near Third and Elm streets in Macon are rocked by local youths. Authorities report the activity to Chief Wescott and place an officer in the neighborhood. Rocks may be thrown at different streets, hindering arrests. car windows are broken and passengers sometimes injured, with few arrests to date.
The registration book is now open at the Ordinary's office in the Court House for 1908. Do not fail to register. OC. R. Morcax, T.C. D.C.
A statement of the condition of the Bank of Vienna is sworn before a notary in Dooly County Georgia. Kee Wing Cass or an unnamed cashier verifies the accuracy of the bank books and confirms the report as true.
An affidavit from Kewis Onahter of Dooly Savings Bank sworn before N P Hill in February 1908. The statement asserts the bank’s funds as true per its books and cashier’s records.
Savannah March 2 Judge Speer in U S court accepts pleas of guilty from indicted locker club officers and suspends sentence upon promise to obey the law return licenses to the city and operate lawfully in the future. Many are expected to consent to this arrangement.
Gordon B. Smith, son of Burton Smith of Atlanta, left Georgia Tech at 18 to work as a rodman in the civil engineering department on the Panama Canal. He sailed in January and is stationed at Cartago, three miles from the Pacific, saying health is good and the environment meets expectations. He plans to stay one or two years to gain practical experience while away from school due to eye issues in math and drawing courses.
Notice invites olde fiddlers to enter the Cordele contest on March 7 at the opera house. Send titles of favorite pieces to M. F. Rochon in room 65 Suwannee Hotel Cordele. Cash prizes totaling 50 dollars will be awarded to the best fiddlers.
Rev. C M Ledbetter of the Anti-Saloon League preached at Grace Methodist on No Man Liveth Unto Himself arguing liquor causes harm beyond drinkers. He claimed nine tenths of assaults on white women by negroes stem from liquor and urged white men who supply liquor to be treasonous to womanhood. He cited Savannah’s improvements under prohibition and predicted strict enforcement, condemning the Alpine Club as a disgrace for licensed liquor to African Americans.
Advertisement seeks individuals with active brains and willingness to train. Promises pay higher than other professions for honesty industry and pliable intellect. Highlights need for scientific bookkeeping, business training, shorthand and typewriting knowledge.
For the largest progressive school in Georgia, Athens Business College advertises large enrollments and guaranteed positions for graduates including State and U.S. Government roles, official court reporters, and placements with major corporations. A 162 page catalog with a cash guarantee is offered to ambitious individuals.
Arrangements are under way for a Fiddlers Contest at the Cordelo opera house featuring old school melodies. Fiddlers from near and far will enter with cash prizes from the committee and merchants. Renowned performers such as Cliff Hilton and others are expected to attend. the event aims to revive historic tunes and provide strong entertainment.
Registration books are open in multiple districts with designated registrars including O E Jenkins in Dooling J L Martin in By tomville P G Lindsay in residence and Dr J We Sanders in Unadilla We Sanders Pinehurst Charlie Wilson Find Ley Court House A B Tippett Tippettville A P Gains Deay ton and others Register your name to be qualified to vote in the coming primary.
Bargain alert from J. P. Heard & Bons. Special prices on shoes and clothing are coming next week, encouraging shoppers to plan early and save on wardrobe essentials.
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